Hi everyone 
My name is Kunal Patil, and Iām currently a 3rd-year Computer Science undergraduate student. Recently, the team I was leading got selected for the Smart India Hackathon, which was a great learning and leadership experience for me.
I have a strong interest in Android development and AI/ML, and I enjoy exploring new technologies by building and experimenting with real projects. At the moment, Iām especially interested in open-source contribution and looking forward to learning, collaborating, and contributing with the community here at INCF.
Hi! Iām Tanu, a Data Science undergrad learning Python. Iām new to open source and here to learn, start small, and grow through real contributions. Excited to be part of the community and learn from everyone
Hi everyone, Iām Nikhil! from India, currently pursuing my Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
I am really interested in unsupervised Anomaly Detection for time-series data.
Iām here to translate my skills to Bio-Signal Processing, with a focus on automating artifact detection in EEG data. I am eager to contribute to INCF repositories and would love to connect with anyone working on signal quality control pipelines.
Hi All,
My name is Marie LaCour. I am a PhD Neuroscience Student at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. My research explores tauopathy and noradrenergic modulation of multi-node signal processing during olfactory elicited responses. I am working on projects that will use FiPhA, GuPPy, and pyfiber. I look forward to connecting with this community, while navigating the decoding of neural signal processing.
Cheers,
Marie
Hi Mentors and the INCF Community,
I am Ayush Kumar Rai, 4th-year B.E. student specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. I am writing to introduce myself as an aspiring contributor for GSoC 2026.
I have a deep passion for building high-accuracy, adaptive AI systems. My technical foundation includes:
Advanced AI/ML & Deep Learning: Expert proficiency in building end-to-end pipelines using scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and LightGBM, with a focus on model optimization via Optuna and PCA/RFE for high-dimensional data.
Adaptive Systems & Security: I engineered an Adaptive AI-Powered Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) that achieved up to 96.53% accuracy across 18 attack classes, utilizing real-time packet capture with PyShark/ScaPy and a Flask monitoring dashboard.
Neural Networks & Computer Vision: Iāve implemented CNNs for image classification (92% accuracy) and have published research in IEEE conferences on using computational intelligence for real-time security operations.
Why INCF? My work in NIDS and Security Monitoring has prepared me to handle the āBig Dataā challenges in Neuroinformatics. Just as a network monitoring system must distinguish ānoiseā from āthreats,ā I am eager to apply my skills in signal processing, time-series analysis, and anomaly detection to neuroscientific datasetsāsuch as automating region selection in BrainGlobe or improving EEG artifact annotation.
I am particularly interested in projects involving Deep Learning, Neural Networks, and Python-based data analysis tools. I am currently finishing my semester exams on December 31st, but I will be diving into the codebase and project discussions full-time starting January 1st!
I look forward to discussing how my background in adaptive AI can contribute to INCFās mission of making neuroscience data more interoperable and accessible.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayushrai13/
GitHub: ayu-yishu13 (Ayush Rai) Ā· GitHub
Best regards, Ayush Kumar Rai
INCF Mentors and Organisations,
It would be really helpfull if you can share some insights like how to start contributing from now in some of repository .
Thank you
Hi everyone! Iām Shagun Bhadouria, a BTech student specializing in Computer Science with AI/ML. Iām really interested in open source, neuroscience-related tools, and learning how data and AI are used in neuroinformatics.
Iām currently exploring INCF projects and planning to start contributing and building my understanding of the ecosystem. My goals right now are to learn, make meaningful contributions, and connect with this community.
If you have any suggestions for a beginner on where to start or common pitfalls to avoid, Iād be happy to hear them.
Looking forward to interacting with you all!
Hi everyone!
Iām Ravi Ranjan, a Computer Science & Engineering Undergraduate.
Iāve recently joined the community to contribute to the INCF KnowledgeSpace Agent. My primary focus right now is engineering the Offline Hybrid Search (BM25) architecture to remove cloud dependencies for local development (PR #6).
My research interests lie at the intersection of AI Engineering and Computational Neuroscienceāspecifically, Iām fascinated by Reinforcement Learning models in the brain (currently studying the OIST Guidebook implementations).
Looking forward to learning from and building with you all!
Hello everyone 
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My name is Ansh Tarsoliya, and Iām happy to introduce myself to the INCF community. I am a Computer Science undergraduate student from India, and I am preparing to participate in Google Summer of Code 2026.
I am very interested in contributing to INCF and its open neuroscience standards and tooling ecosystem. I genuinely admire INCFās mission of promoting open, FAIR, and interoperable neuroscience data, and I am eager to learn how I can contribute meaningfully to this work.
My interests include software development, open-source collaboration, and improving developer experience. I have experience working with Java, Python, C/C++, databases, and web technologies, and I am comfortable with Git and GitHub workflows. I am currently exploring INCF-related repositories and documentation to better understand the ecosystem and identify areas where I can contribute.
I would really appreciate guidance on how a new contributor can get started, such as recommended repositories, beginner-friendly issues, or documentation to focus on.
Thank you for welcoming new contributors. I look forward to learning from the community and contributing to INCFās ongoing work.
Warm regards,
Ansh Tarsoliya
Hello INCF Community
My name is Komati Bhavani Sankar, and Iām excited to be part of the INCF Knowledge Space community. Iām currently preparing for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026 and am actively looking to contribute to meaningful open-source projects while learning from experienced mentors.
My skill set includes Python, Django, JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, Tailwind, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and experience with AI/ML fundamentals, TensorFlow, and Streamlit. I enjoy working across both frontend and backend, with a focus on building clean, scalable, and accessible solutions.
Iām particularly interested in open-source collaboration, accessibility improvements, and user-focused system design. Through INCF, I hope to deepen my understanding of large-scale open-source development, contribute consistently, and prepare myself to be a strong GSoC contributor.
Iām looking forward to learning from the community, collaborating on impactful ideas, and contributing actively to INCF projects.Thank you.
Hi everyone
Iām Divyanshu Kumar, a final year B.Tech student in Electronics & Communication Engineering from India, with a strong interest in neuroscience-focused open-source software, AI/ML, and scalable systems.
My background spans Python, JavaScript, data analysis, backend development, and ML workflows, and I enjoy working on projects that sit at the intersection of science, data, and real-world impact. Iām particularly interested in reproducible research, FAIR data practices, and tools that make scientific workflows more accessible.
Iām here to learn from the community, understand INCFās ongoing projects better, and contribute meaningfullyāespecially in areas related to tooling, automation, documentation, or ML-driven pipelines.
Looking forward to collaborating and learning from you all.
Happy to receive guidance on where a newcomer can start contributing
Thanks!
Hi everyone!
Iām Nishant Raghuvanshi, a 4th-year dual degree student in Electronics and Physics at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus. Alongside my coursework, I enjoy building software systems, but over time Iāve realized that what excites me most is the intersection of hardware, AI/ML, and neuroscience.
My interest in neuroscience began with a college course that left me asking more questions than it answered: How do biological systems compute so efficiently, and what are we missing when we try to replicate them in silicon? That curiosity has gradually pulled me toward neuromorphic computing. Iām especially intrigued by the idea that the non-linear physics of memristive devices isnāt a limitation, but an opportunityāone that could enable more realistic models of synaptic plasticity directly in hardware.
At this stage, Iām in an exploratory mindset. Iām eager to learn, experiment, and better understand how principles from neuroscience, machine learning, and device physics can come together to shape the next generation of intelligent systems.
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iām Data Science student i am i my 2nd year of my college Iām passionate about helping to foster open communities for scientific open source.
cheers
Hey Ravi ā could you share the exact repository and PR link where you raised this? Iām not able to find PR #6 on my end.
Hi guys!
I am Moeza , just one of many people who got charmed by neuroscience and how perfectly it is structured. I am a high school student just wandering through the realm of imperfections of our brain and what drives the mechanism of neuropsychiatric diseases. I am currently juggling through the research about brain activity . Wish everyone else the best in their uniquely niche interest and hit me if you have some hidden data . Looking forward to share experience with you all .
Hi everyone! Myself Harshdip Saha, currently pursuing Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in artificial intelligence from Netaji Subhas University Of Technology(NSUT), Delhi. I am currently in 3rd year and got global rank 3rd at MICCAI 2025 conference held at South Korea in brain tumor progression challenge. I am highly interested in working with machine learning and artifical inteligence related things and am always ready to see how we can apply those theoretical stuff in real world and exceed our expectations.I hope GSOC 2026 for INCF will provide such amazing ideas:)
Hello everyone
My name is Mst Surnaly Akter, a Web Developer and Junior Software Engineer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I have practical experience building web and mobile applications using Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Laravel, Express, and React Native. My work includes developing RESTful APIs, implementing JWT-based authentication, managing databases like MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, and collaborating on production-level systems with a focus on clean architecture and user-centric design.
Iām particularly interested in scalable system design, secure application development, and open-source collaboration. I enjoy translating requirements into structured use cases and building reliable solutions that solve real-world problems.
Through this community, I hope to learn from experienced developers, contribute consistently to impactful projects, and grow as a software engineer while collaborating with like-minded people.
GitHub: mstsurnalyakter (Mst Surnaly Akter) Ā· GitHub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mst-surnaly-akter
Looking forward to learning and contributing together. Thank you! 
Hi all, Myself Nandani Aggarwal !
I am a second year Undergraduate student at IGDTUW , Delhi , India. I am a full stack developer and excited to do open source contributions.
Hello 
I am Mohd Saalim, a software developer and a data science student at Indian Institue of Technology, Madras. I have real world experience through multiple internships, where I developed or contributed in multiple sass products.
Working as a software developer and learning AI/ML in my college, I became very interested in the domain of AI engineering which combines the knowledge of the both worlds. I am making projects to learn AI engineering concepts like RAGs, FineTuning, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization etc.
I am introducing myself here, knowing the active contribution spirit of this community. I hope to learn a lot from here and make a good overall impact.
Looking forward, Thank you
Hi, My name is Abhay, and I am currently in my 2nd Year of B.Tech CSE from IIIT Pune.
I am a software developer, and I am proficient in Python, JS and Full Stack Web Development.
I have an inherent curiosity in the workings of the human brain, and itās limitations.
I am considering INCF as a stepping stone into the world of Open Source.
Thank you.